Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

November 29, 2019

Herbal Remedies to Reduce High Levels of Uric Acid

Uric Acid is a heterocyclic compound when the body breaks down a substance called purine. Purine is usually made in the body but can consume externally from foods and beverages. Generally uric acid is a waste product of the body that must be eliminated outside the body through urine. Increases level of uric acid is not good for the health of an individual. The term used for the high level of uric acid is hyperuricemia.

High Uric Acid

High Uric Acid (Hyperuricemia)

When purines increases in our body, it cause the increased production of uric acid in the body which further leads to gout disease. Uric acid gets accumulated in the tissues and form crystals. The prevalence rate of hyperuricemia in the global population is rated at 20–25%, but among pre-menopause, women are only 4-6%. The prevalence of gout in males is 5.9% in males and females 2 %. Global, the prevalence of hyperuricemia has progressed significantly in recent decades.

The Normal Level of Uric Acid

In female: 2.4-6.0 mg/dL

In male: 3.4-7.0 mg/dL

If uric acid levels uric increase above 7.0 mg/dL, it may lead to Hyperuricemia.

Causes of High Uric Acid

Uric acid is produced by the breakdown of purine. Purine is formed naturally in our body but some external factors increase the purine level in the body, which leads to higher production of uric acid. And another reason for increased uric acid levels is when the kidneys do not properly excrete uric acid. There are also some factors for the abnormal functioning of the kidneys.

The Risk Factor of High Uric Acid

  1. Abnormal kidney function
  2. Excess production of uric acid
  3. Psoriasis
  4. Hypothyroidism
  5. Hereditary
  6. Excess consumption of alcohol
  7. Some medicines such as diuretics or niacin
  8. Obesity and overweight
  9. More consumption of Caffeine
  10. Intake of Purine-rich food such as anchovies, game meat, gravy, mushrooms, sardines, peas, dried beans, and other foods
  11. Dehydration
  12. Stress
  13. Joint injury

Symptoms of High Uric Acid

  1. Fever, fatigue, and chills
  2. Kidney failure
  3. Gout
  4. Kidney stone
  5. Heart disease
  6. Pain and swelling of the joints
  7. Pain in joints
  8. Swelling of the joints
  9. Urination problem

Ayurvedic Aspects for High Levels of Uric Acid

According to Ayurveda, this disease is known as Vata-Raksta Roga because this high uric acid causes Gout disease. Vata means Air and Rakta mean blood, so Vata-Rakta Roga means an imbalance in the air and buildup of the toxins in the blood. Hyperuricemia is also a condition when uric acid accumulates in the blood and leads to the pain and swelling of the joints.

Effective Herbs  to reduce the High Uric Acid Levels

  1. Giloy
  2. Amla
  3. Bibhitaki
  4. Haritaki
  5. Punarnava
  6. Bitter gourd
  7. Neem
  8. Vacha

These herbs are also used in the preparation of the herbal remedies and Planet Ayurveda provides the best and effective products for Hyperuricemia.

Herbal Remedies to Reduce High Levels of Uric Acid from Planet Ayurveda

Ayurveda provides herbs to balance the Vata dosha and also decrease the vitiation of rakta. During the treatment of high uric acid levels, Ayurveda always prioritizes the removal of harmful toxins from the body which causes abnormalities in the constitution of the blood. There are various herbs which help to detoxify the blood and reduce the level of uric acid.

Planet Ayurveda provides the best herbal remedies to reduce high uric acid levels. The combination of herbal remedies offers named Gout Care Pack. This pack included some herbal products which are prepared by using the best natural herbs and under the guidance of expert Ayurvedic practitioner. These products are safe to use and do not produce any side effects.

  1. Giloy Capsules
  2. Kaishore Guggul
  3. Navkarshik Churna
  4. Punarnava Capsules

High Uric Acid Care Pack

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Products Description

1. Giloy Capsules

Giloy capsules contain pure extract of a herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). It possesses analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory. It helps to relieve pain, swelling, inflammation which is associated with hyperuricemia and helps to reduce the high uric acid level. Gilroy also has antioxidant properties and supports the healthy functioning of the immune system. These capsules are also very effective in the fever.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily, after meals, with plain water.

2. Kaishore Guggul

Kaishore guggul are classical tablets prepared by mixture of herbs like Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Guggul resin (Commiphora Mukul), Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Long piper (Piper longum), and Red physic nut (Baliospermum montanum) and Indian jalap (Ipomoea turpethum) that treats inflammation & pain condition. These tablets help to eliminate the toxins from the body. It is an effective remedy to reduce the level of uric acid. It also helps to lessen the buildup of the uric acid in the joints. Kishore guggul tablets help to manage the symptoms associated with gout-like heat, redness, severe pain and inflammation in the joints.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily, after meals, with plain water.

3. Navkarshik Churna

Navkarshik churna is an effective formulation of Planet Ayurveda for Hyperuricemia condition. This formulation contains combinations of many herbs such as Amla (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Katuki (Picrorrhiza kurroa), Neem (Azadira chtaindica), Daruhaldi (Berberis aristata) and Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). These herbs have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. It helps to decrease a high level of uric acid and provide relief from symptoms associated with Hyperuricemia like inflammation, pain, and swelling. This churna balances the Vata dosha and also improves immunity.

Dosage: 1 teaspoonful twice daily, after meals, with plain water.

4. Punarnava Capsules

These capsules are made of a standardized extract of herb Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa). It also an effective remedy for Hyperuricemia. It helps to reduce the increased level of uric acid and provides relief from the symptoms associated with the Gout like inflammation, redness, pain, and swelling of the joints. Punarnava capsules have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties and flush out the toxin from the body.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily, after meals, with plain water.

Conclusion

There are various herbs, studied in Ayurveda for high uric acid levels. Planet Ayurveda offers the best herbal remedies to reduce the high level of uric acid naturally without causing any side effects.

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November 27, 2019

Top Health Benefits of Yoga and Ayurveda

Overview

The hectic schedule of the modern lifestyle has made harder for individuals to live an active as well as a healthy lifestyle. In recent years, Scientists have invented so many techniques with the help of which individuals can perform multiple tasks with a single click. Basically, these things were invented to improve people’s way of living but such advancements lead to a negative impact on individuals’ lifestyles. The people are becoming lazy day by day. Most of the people do not like to cook food at their homes. They prefer packed food over Home-made food and it is readily available everywhere in the market.

These types of food contain different types of harmful additives and flavoring agents which are mainly used to enhance the taste. These chemical agents have a harmful impact on health. Therefore, a significant proportion of individuals in this generation is unhealthy and unwell. However, people often opine that it is very expensive to maintain a healthy body with a natural lifestyle. But this thinking of people is completely wrong, each and every individual can live a natural and healthy life with the help of Yoga and Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the most Ancient Medicine System used to live a healthy and natural life. Whereas, Yoga is a part of Ayurveda which is basically used for decreasing the physical stress and calming of the mind. Some people also consider Ayurveda as ‘Sister Science’ of Yoga. A person can achieve the goal of a healthy body with the help of Ayurveda practitioner through Ayurvedic methods such as Herbal medicines, Yoga, Massage, and Medication.

Health Benefits of Yoga

Following are the Top Benefits of Yoga:(فوائد اليوغا)

1.Improves Flexibility:

The first and foremost benefit of Yoga is that it improves the flexibility of the body. It is often seen that on the first day of Yoga, a person can’t touch his or her toes. But if a person keeps on doing Yoga regularly then he or she can assume gradual loosening. He or She can also notice that pains and aches start disappearing.

2.Helps in Building muscle strength:

Strong muscles not only protect us from many health disorders like back pain and arthritis but strong muscles also look good. Some people also think that Gym is the best way for the building of muscle strength. But such flexibility is not long-lasting. However, the flexibility gained by Yoga is long-lasting and it also prevents falls in older individuals.

3.Prevention of cartilage and joint breakdown:

When a person is doing Yoga then he or she is moving his or her joints in full motion. By doing this a person moves his or her body’s those cartilages that normally do not move, all these movements prevent arthritis problems.

4.Improve the flow of Blood:

Yoga improves blood flow, especially in hands and feet. It also supplies more amount of oxygen to body cells. There are so many types of Yoga exercises that are characterized by inverted poses. These poses encourage venous blood to flow back to the heat from the pelvis and legs.

5.Boosts immunity:

Yoga increases contracting as well as stretching the power of the muscles. When a person is doing Yoga he or she moves his organs which enhances the drainage of the viscous fluid that is present in immune cells. This helps the body to fight against various types of infection. It also destroys carcinogenic cells and disposes of toxin products that are present inside the body. It also helps in improving heart rate.

Following are the Top Benefits of Ayurveda(الفوائد الصحية للأيورفيدا)

1.Natural Approach:

Ayurveda wants to make people understand that anyone can stay healthy with natural methods of living. If a person is facing any type of health issue then it is due to the imbalance between three basic energies of life. This unbalancing is not a one-night occurrence. When a person understands the real reason behind these imbalances he or she can maintain it with the help of a properly balanced diet and by avoiding junk food such as burgers, pizza and so on.

2.Reduce toxins amount in the body:

According to Ayurveda, there are three different types of toxins present in the human body. The most common toxin present in the body is known as Ama that is mainly produced due to the improper digestion of the wrong food. These toxins keep on generating for a long time and after some time they start regulating throughout the body and cause various types of diseases. However, different types of practices of Ayurveda like eating the largest meal during day time when the sun is at its highest will prevent the formation of toxins.

3.Reduce Stress :

If a person is not eating properly then its digestive fire (Agni) starts decreasing and after some time a person starts feeling tired and uncomfortable which causes different types of health disorders. Whereas, with the help of diet and practices suggested by Ayurveda person can reduce the overall stress of the mind.

Top 10 Health Benefits of Ayurveda

Ayurveda Encourage to love Yourself:

It encourages people to love themselves. Ayurveda believes that each and every individual is unique in their own. There are three different types of Doshas present in the Human body and every individual is a unique mixture of these doshas with 1 dosha being more prominent than the others. While Ayurveda helps to maintain these Doshas because each dosha has its own merits.

VATA:

This dosha is responsible for the quick learning of knowledge but it is also responsible for quick forgetting. The individuals in which this dosha is more their skin and hair are dry. When this dosha is in balance in a person then he or she is full of enthusiasm and joy. But when it is not balanced then it causes stress and anxiety.

PITTA:

This Dosha is responsible for the sharp mind and good concentration. A person becomes more aggressive, pushy, and demanding when this dosha is not balanced. The affected person feels uncomfortable in the hot weather. Excessive heat makes him or her more tired. The main symptoms of the unbalancing of this dosha are Acne, Ulcers, Rashes, Heartburn, and boils.

KAPHA:

This dosha is responsible for the immunity of the body against different types of infections. But people with an excess amount of this dosha are more prone to depression and they do not like cold weather. Due to the unbalancing of this dosha in the body, a person may suffer from many physical conditions like Cold, Sinus, Asthma, and other respiratory problems.

Note

Ayurveda plays a great role in the balancing of these doshas and protects people from many diseases.

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